The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Simone Development Companies
Date
July 31, 2025
Hutchinson Metro Center services 5,000 people daily
By Lindsay Tanney
summary
Simone Development Companies’ Hutchinson Metro Center is a 40-acre oasis in the heart of Morris Park in the Bronx, home to 80 businesses. Simone developed the center by filling it with office spaces, essential businesses, medical centers and more. “It’s bustling. And I think each business kind of feeds upon the other. So activity kind of creates activity,” said Joe Simone, president of Simone Development Companies. People say the center is a hub for academia because it houses Mercy College, Montefiore Hospital and several health care providers on site, as well as transportation, with train stations nearby and hospitality, including the Residence Inn by Marriot in the Bronx. Catch the full segment here.
Client
Ariel Property Advisors
Date
July 30, 2025
NYC’s Fab Four Draw Investors, Lenders
By Therese Fitzgerald
summary
Commercial Property Executive recaps Ariel Property Advisors’ semi-annual event led by president and founder Shimon Shkury, Coffee & Cap Rates, which discussed four property types piquing interest, such as Class-A office, multifamily, affordable housing, and retail. Learn more here.
Client
Pickard Chilton
Date
July 28, 2025
Skanska Delivers Bellevue’s Newest 800,000 SQFT Skyline-Defining Office Tower
summary
Pickard Chilton and Skanska have completed The Eight, a 25-story office tower that adds to the Bellevue skyline and represents one of the region’s most significant commercial real estate developments in recent years. The 799,933 gross square foot building at 10770 NE 8th Street was designed to meet the evolving demands of corporate tenants seeking sustainable, wellness-focused workspace. Learn more about the building.
Client
RFR
Date
July 28, 2025
Aby Rosen’s Seaport office tower at 17 State St. bouncing back with new lease deals
By Steve Cuozzo
summary
RFR has seen brisk leasing activity at 17 State Street, including five renewals totaling 68,362 square feet. The largest was for Alphadyne Investment Management, which renewed its 43,872 square feet. RFR also signed three new deals for a total of more than 12,000-SF, including AI-powered life insurance tech firm Optifino. A new amenity space at 17 State Street, 4,300-SF on the third floor boasts a lounge, cafe, library, screening room and ornamental foliage as an homage to nearby Battery Park. Check out the news in the New York Post.
Client
Koeppel Rosen
Date
July 28, 2025
40 under 40: Max Koeppel
By Aaron Elstein
summary
Congratulations to Max Koeppel for making Crain’s New York Business’ 2025 40 under 40! Although he was born into a real estate family, Max Koeppel spent some time at a tech startup after college before returning to his roots. Learning the business and working his way up, the 38-year-old Koeppel is now Director of Leasing at Koeppel Rosen, a firm that manages 20 buildings in Midtown South. He also oversees property management and construction at the properties. “Every day, I remind myself to focus on what I can control — my work, my attitude, and how I treat others. This mindset keeps me grounded, especially when facing tough decisions,” said Koeppel. Check out the full feature on Max.
Client
Waterton
Date
July 25, 2025
522-Unit Warner Center Apartment Community Acquired by Waterton
By David Nusbaum
summary
Waterton acquired the 522-unit AMLI Warner Center apartments in Woodland Hills from AMLI Residential and will rebrand it as The Kitt at Warner Center. This acquisition brings Waterton’s portfolio to 3,316 units in the Los Angeles area. Built in 2007, the property includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes. Kitchen and bath upgrades to appliances, finishes and fixtures could start within the next 12 months. The proeprty also features resort-style amenities. Learn more about the deal.
Client
Ariel Property Advisors
Date
July 25, 2025
Large Brooklyn lot with 150,000-square-foot building potential trades for $20M
By Julianne Cuba
summary
Ariel Property Advisors announced the $20 million sale of a large development site at 224-240 Clarkson Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. An Ariel team comprised of Sean R. Kelly, Esq., Partner; Shimon Shkury, President and Founder; and Lawrence Sarn, Director, represented the seller, Albert Rabizadeh. The site offers up to 150,300 BSF through the City of Yes Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) program and is eligible for Opportunity Zone tax benefits. Ariel Property Advisors is extremely active in the Brooklyn market, having arranged the sale of development sites across the borough totaling over 1.5 million BSF. This year alone, Ariel has sold Brooklyn development sites totaling over 300,000 BSF, with another 290,000 BSF in contract, and is currently marketing 600,000 BSF of development listings. Read the full story here.
Client
RFR
Date
July 22, 2025
Engineering Firm Stantec Renews 47K-SF Lease at 475 Fifth Avenue
By Amanda Schiavo
summary
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, has committed to a long-term renewal of its three-floor, 47,433-square-foot space at RF’s 475 Fifth. Additionally, RFR has signed a 15,551-square-foot expansion for Herman Law and a 16,029-square-foot renewal for Ionic Capital Management. 475 Fifth has experienced close to 80,000-square-feet of recent leasing activity. Learn more about recent leasing at 475 Fifth.
Client
Broad Street Development
Date
July 21, 2025
Broad Street, TPG Angelo Gordon want to be the next Tribeca condo developer
By Keith Larsen
summary
Broad Street Development and partner TPG Angelo Gordon have acquired a 10-story historic building at 139 Franklin Street in Lower Manhattan, with plans to construct a boutique luxury condo with approximately 18 units. Brendan Madigan and Andrew Scandalios of JLL arranged the sale. DIA Capital Group arranged the joint venture equity. Learn more about the project in The Real Deal.